Teacher Kate Campion has lost 10 stone and taken up running in her mission to be a good role model for her daughter Sophie and the pupils she teaches. She took part in the Great North Run last year to raise money for us, which her daughter chose for her.

Deciding to lose weight

It all started when I took my daughter to Disneyland and I thought I’m not fit enough to keep up with her.

I wanted to be able to enjoy some of the rides with her but looked at them and thought ‘can I get on there?’ It was ridiculous watching and not being part of her experience.